National Doughnut Day: Free donuts

June 1, 3:37 PMHolidays ExaminerJace Shoemaker-Galloway

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National Doughnut Day is an annual celebration that takes place on the first Friday of June. The event began back in the 1930s as a fundraiser for the Chicago Salvation Army. The special day also recognized and paid homage to special women known as “Lassies,” who prepared or served doughnuts to World War I soldiers in France.

Several well-known establishments join in on the annual event by offering free donuts.    While we are eating our free donuts this June 5th, let’s remember those brave women who helped make a soldier’s life a bit sweeter.

Free Donuts on National Doughnut Day:

• Krispy Kreme Donuts – Visit a participating Krispy Kreme store to get a free donut. One offer per customer. To find a store near you, visit the online locator.
• Dunkin’ Donuts – Participating stores will be giving away a free donut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage, while supplies last. The winner of the first “Create Dunkin’s Next Donut” contest will be announced. A whopping 130,000 donut creations were submitted. The grand prize winner will receive a $12,000 cash prize and the winning donut will be served across the USA.
• LaMar’s Donuts – Participating stores will be giving a complimentary Ray’s Original Glazed donut to customers in honor of the founder, Ray Lamar. No purchase necessary.

Doughnut Recipes:

• Salvation Army Doughnuts Recipe - Imagine making this recipe in a helmet!
   
• Krispy Kreme Donuts Copycat Recipe - In case you can't eat just one!

Happy National Doughnut Day!